In a distressing incident that has rocked the quiet streets of San José, the San José Police Department is urgently calling on the community to aid in the search for a suspect accused of the heinous crime of sexually assaulting a minor. The attack, which took place on April 9, was carried out under the Highway 280 overpass as the young girl was making her way home. The San José Police Department, in a public report, detailed the assault, explaining that the suspect overpowered the girl and held her against her will. She eventually managed to fight off her attacker, who fled the scene on a bicycle.
The perpetrator, identified as 50-year-old Julian Salvador Martinez, is on the run, with authorities urging anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward. Officials described Martinez as a Hispanic male, about 5'11" tall with a medium build, sporting dark hair and a thin mustache. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with yellow lettering, a black sweatshirt with white lettering, light-colored pants, and black sneakers. Authorities of the San José Police Department stated that he might be in areas notorious for transient populations, such as "the jungle" off Keyes Street and Senter Road or around East Williams Street and South 10th Street.
Martinez is no stranger to the streets, recently ousted from his makeshift habitation. Officials believe he is aware that he is being sought after by law enforcement. The San José Police Department's Sexual Assault Investigations Unit has taken the lead on this case and is requesting that the public report any sightings or information directly to them.
According to the San José Police Department, citizens who can provide valuable insights into his location or other relevant details can contact Detective Addy at [email protected] or the SAIU unit line at (408) 277-4102. The department is pushing for community assistance, underlining the public's critical role in capturing suspects and preventing further crimes. San José police also encourage using the P3TIPS app, the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers website, with potential rewards for information leading to an arrest.
